Francesco Garde Collection
Francesco Guardi, a renowned Italian painter from the late 18th century, captured the essence of Venice in his breathtaking artworks
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Francesco Guardi, a renowned Italian painter from the late 18th century, captured the essence of Venice in his breathtaking artworks. Piazza San Marco comes alive under his brushstrokes as he portrays the bustling square in the late 1760s. The Grand Canal, another masterpiece by Guardi, showcases the iconic waterway of Venice with its gondolas gliding through its shimmering waters around 1760. Guardi's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of a Ruined Archway from 1775/93. The crumbling structure tells tales of history and adds a touch of mystery to his artwork. In The Garden of Palazzo Contarini dal Zaffo, created during the late 1770s, Guardi transports us into an enchanting oasis amidst the city's labyrinthine streets. While some works are attributed to unknown creators like Canal in Venice from the 18th century, it is Francesco Guardi who truly captures our imagination with Santa Maria della Salute and Dogana. These masterpieces depict Venetian landmarks bathed in ethereal light between 1760-1790. Guardi's talent extends beyond Venice as seen in Temporary Tribune at Campo San Zanipolo painted after 1782 and Erminia and the Shepherds co-created with Antonio Guardi between 1750-1755. His versatility shines through View on Cannaregio Canal where he skillfully portrays everyday life along this waterway during c. 1775-1780. Santa Maria della Salute reappears as one of Guardi's subjects around c. 1770; here we witness his ability to capture different moods within familiar scenes. Fanciful View of Castel Sant Angelo takes us beyond Venice into Rome circa 1785 showcasing architectural wonders outside his usual realm. Finally, Grand Canal with Rialto Bridge probably painted around c.